State Police Beat: Passenger cited for possession of marijuana

Troopers stopped the driver of a 2011 Ford Fusion for speeding around 3:20 a.m. March 2 in Elmira Township.

Reports indicate the vehicle, which was westbound on M-32 near the Antrim County line, was traveling around 69 mph.

After initiating the stop, troopers stated they noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The driver, a 23-year-old woman from Ann Arbor, gave officers permission to search the vehicle.Troopers then made contact with the passenger, a 20-year-old male from Ann Arbor, who allegedly admitted to being in possession of marijuana. A small amount of marijuana and a smoking pipe were seized by troopers, who cited the passenger for possession of marijuana.

The complainant, a 32-year-old Elmira man, stated his 16-year-old adopted daughter had bit him when he attempted to take a cell phone from her. Reports indicate the girl was not allowed to have a cell phone.

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The victim stated he had a bite mark on the left side of his torso after he struggled to take the cell phone from the girl. Reports indicate the man had red marks on his right wrist, which he received during the struggle.

After interviewing the victim, troopers told him they would be submitting a completed copy of their report to the Antrim County prosecutor’s office to determine whether any charges against the teen would be forthcoming.

The incident remains open pending prosecutor review and disposition.

Driver cited for possession of marijuana

Troopers initiated a traffic stop on southbound I-75 in Corwith Township around 6:55 p.m. March 2 after they observed a vehicle with a window obstruction — a necklace hanging from the rearview mirror.

The driver, a 21-year-old woman from Marquette, was eventually cited for possession of marijuana and received a verbal warning for the window obstruction.

According to reports, after stopping the vehicle, troopers stated they could smell the odor of raw marijuana from inside the vehicle.

When interviewed by troopers, the woman allegedly admitted to having a gram of marijuana inside a black bag. The marijuana and related drug paraphernalia were seized by officers.

The incident remains open pending review by the Otsego County prosecutor’s office.

Driver runs red light, arrested for drunk driving

Troopers initiated a traffic stop around 11 p.m. Sunday in Emmet County’s Bear Creek Township after the driver of a 2000 Dodge minivan allegedly failed to stop for a red light on US-31.

After stopping the driver, a 43-year-old man from Brutus, troopers allegedly noted a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle.

Troopers initiated a number of sobriety tests and administered a breath test with a result of .179.The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated and received a verbal warning for running a red light.

The driver was transported to the Emmet County Jail where he was lodged.